In a message dated 06/19/2008 3:47:25 PM Central Daylight Time,
DSPGTi@aol.com writes:
> When the Miata first came out, everyone was calling it the new MGB. Other
> than similar size, and two seat convertable, I saw no resemblence especially
> in
> the drive train. I don't think I can see any features that may have been
> influenced by Triumph either. If anything, maybe a Lotus. Full independent,
>
> double wishbone unequal length control arms in all four corners, double
> overhead
>
I think LOTUS too. I think I may have told this story before, but when the
MIATAs first came out and became popular, a local club came to 'do touring
laps' at a VSCDA ROAD AMERICA event. In a condescending manner, I looked down
my
nose and asked one of the drivers how he liked driving his 'Jap Sports car.'
He was very pleasant and answered, "It's a lot like driving your TRIUMPH, but
I don't have to work on it."
Bill (Damdinger)
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